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OFPD graduates 12 residents in Emergency Training program

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

OFPD graduates 12 residents in Emergency Training program The Orland Fire Protection District Tuesday (Feb 26, 2019) honored 12 citizens who completed the district’s nine-week emergency response training class called CERT — Citizen Emergency Response Team. Battalion Chief William Ledden who supervises the training course said that 52 residents have graduated since th program began….

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Orland Fire District hosts citizen training for emergency preparedness

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire District hosts citizen training for emergency preparedness The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) will host an eight-week program to train residents to be able to assist in responding to public emergencies and offer basic emergency services. Enrollment for the free participation is still open to the public. Participants receive a certification and become members…

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Orland Fire District to recognize CERT Graduates Tuesday Nov. 28

November 21, 2017November 21, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire District to recognize CERT Graduates Tuesday Nov. 28 A new class of community residents who are trained in basic emergency response procedures will be recognized by the Orland Fire Protection District at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 28. The graduates are everyday citizens who participate in the Fire District’s nationally recognized…

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